Consumer Council conducted a price check on 12 brands of tissue papers from 24 supermarkets and drugstores on 6th June. Survey result shows that 10 brands recorded price differences of around 10 to 20 percent in different retail outlets. 'Andrex Bathroom Tissue (3 ply) (10pcs)' was sold at $36.60 to $50.00, which differed for $13.00. 'Aus & New 3ply Bathroom Tissue (180gx10pcs) also recorded a price difference of around $9.00 in different retail spots. The Council reminds consumers that surveyed brands sometimes differ due to additional gift and package change, for example, 10-roll tissue papers are sometimes sold with '2 free rolls' as 12-roll package. Consumers are reminded to check the remarks on the survey and make practical price comparisons. The Council also conducted another price check on 7 brands of oral care products from 30 retail outlets on 7th June. Survey result shows that a general price difference of 70 to 80 percent exist in many of the surveyed brands. The most significant price difference was recorded in 'Oral-B Tooth and Gum Care (100ml)', which was sold at $10.90 to $20.0; 'Colgate - Plax Complete Care Mouthwash (500ml)' were sold at $28.00 to $50.00, with a price difference of 78.5 percent. Consumer Council indicates that selling prices of the same product are found to vary in different retail outlets. Consumers are advised to check with the data provided by the Council. The two mentioned specific price surveys on tissue papers and oral care products are now available on the Council's website (www.consumer.gov.mo). For enquiry, please call 8988 9315.
